Softball game tonight at 6:30, at Brad Hawes field, Lakehurst Ave, S Weymouth.

Tonight's meeting will be a softball game at Brad Hawes Park, starting at 6:30 PM.

This park is located on Lakehurst Ave.

Lakehurst Ave is off Mutton Lane - Mutton Lane is off Pleasant Street, or off Washington Street (Rt 53). Lakehurst Ave can also be accessed directly from Rt 53, near Hajjars.

Please bring a glove, water, and wear bug spray. We'll be playing until dusk, around 8:15 or so. The weather should be clear and sunny, and the field is in excellent condition despite the weekends wild weather.

For you history buffs - Brad Hawes Jr was a member of Troop 2 in the 30s & 40's, and the troop often held family picnics at this field. Some photos are below from a baseball game at this site in the late 1940/ early 50's.

Hope to see you at the game.

Cat Shelter work on hold until Sunday 9/18

The cat shelter (Pet Care) merit badge work will be suspended for the next three weeks because of scheduling conflicts during that time.

Scouts will meet again on September 18 to continue their work.

Tickets are available for the WHC Comedy Night fundraiser

Tickets for the Comedy Night will be available at the Monday night meeting on August 29th, and on Thursday, September 1st from 5:30 until 7:30 at the Weymouth Heights Club.

Ben Murphy's Eagle Project

Ben Murphy's Eagle Project: Painting is planned for Tuesday, August 23rd from 9 AM to 1PM at 377 Middle St, Weymouth.

Wear worn out clothes, bring gloves, paint brush, wear bug spray and sunscreen.

Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Call Ben with any questions - 781-331-9650 or 781-901-9668.

Monday night meeting Aug 22 - swim night

Reminder - the meeting on Monday night is a swim night, and starts at 7:00 PM.

Do you have a digital picture frame or portable DVD player?

We're looking to maximize the experience for our guests at the 100th anniversary reception in September, and are hoping to present digital images spanning almost 100 years of Troop 2 scouting.

The troop owns 3 digital picture frames, and we've located 3 portable DVD players.

If you have a digital frame, a portable player, or a small to medium sized television that plays DVD's that the Troop can borrow for that weekend, it will be a big help. Please contact Mr. Chase if you are able to help.

Patriot Ledger: "Weymouth group cleaning up the town"

Nick Chase's Eagle project was part of the recent on-line article.   There are several good shots of people helping out at the project. 

Happy Birthday JB

Tonights Meeting - New Location

Due to the weather tonights softball game is cancelled.

As a replacement we'll be having an indoor game of wiffleball from 8PM until 9PM at the First Church.

Be sure to bring water, and wear gym clothes.

See you there!

Happy Birthday Dan

"Honoring Tyler" - Weymouth News Artlicle

Did you happen to see the article in this weeks Weymouth News?

Click the picture to see a closer view.

"Most, if not all, residents of Weymouth are familiar with the gazebo at Whitman's Pond.  Many are not aware that the gazebo has undergone significant renovation over the past year.  Tyler Phillips has completed all the work as an Eagle Project."  Click the picture to read more.

Troop Committee Meeting, Sunday August 14 at 7 PM

Our next Troop Committee meeting is Sunday, August 14, at 7 PM.

In lieu of a formal committee meeting, an abbreviated agenda will be discussed

Agenda

1. Camp Review/Wrap Up - review of what went well and what needs improvement

2. 100th Anniversary Plans

3. August/September Schedule review

Sept 10/11 100th Anniversary reception
Sept 17/18 Campout
Sept 18 Committee Mtg
Sept 19 Camp Awards/Ham & Bean Dinner
Sept 23 WHC Comedy Night Fundraiser
Sept 24 One Day Canoe Trip
Oct 1 - Great Pumpkin Give-A-Wey

Nick Chase Eagle Project Work Party #2 Saturday 8/13

Nick Chase will be continuing his Eagle project this weekend, consisting of improvements to the stands at Brad Hawes field in South Weymouth, on Saturday, 8/13 from 9 AM until noon.

Work will include painting the cement walls to cover graffiti, wire brushing the seat supports and touching them up with rust proof paint, and washing the cement to remove dirt and moss. Remaining vegetation will be disposed of, and two bat houses will be installed.

Be sure to bring water, wear sunscreen and bug spray, and goggles and gloves if you have them.

In addition to Nicks project, a large group of community volunteers will continue work at the field to clear other areas of brush, perform cleanup of the basketball court and playground, and restoration of this park.

Reminder - Troop 2 Summer Softball

The weather appears to be cooperative, with no rain in sight.

Please join us at 6:30 at Mitchell Field (Behind Abigail Adams Middle School) for a game of softball.

Bring a glove, plenty of water, and wear bug spray.

If the weather deteriorates we'll move the meeting to the clubhouse and start at 7 PM.

Contact Mr. Chase if you have any questions.

Eagle Scout Project - Brad Hawes Park

Nick Chase will be starting work on his Eagle scout project on Saturday, August 6th, from 9 AM until 2 PM at Brad Hawes Park. Nick is repairing and restoring the grandstand at the baseball field. On Saturday teams will be removing the existing seats and bolts, cleaning the cement, and removing vegetation from around the stands. All help is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing, bring gloves and eye protection, as well as rakes and pruning tools. Water, bug spray, sunscreen, and a bag lunch are also recommended.

If you have any questions, please contact Nick at 781-413-1415.

August Schedule

Thanks to all who came out to help us clean up equipment and tents from camp last night.

Our schedule for the next few weeks is below. Please note time and locations

- Aug 8th and Aug 15th - please join us at 6:30 at Mitchell Field (Behind Abigail Adams Middle School) for a game of softball. Bring a glove, plenty of water, and wear bug spray.

- Aug 22 - please join us for a swim night at 7 PM

- Aug 29 - TBD - stay tuned for details

- Sept 5 - No meeting - Labor Day

- September 12 - WHC meeting - drumming at 7, meeting starts at 7:30

September 10 and 11 are the dates for our 100th anniversary reception and display at Immaculate Conception Parish Center

September 19 is the date for our annual Camp award ceremony at the WHC. This is traditionally a ham and bean supper.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chase